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Mezo Family History

Mezo Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Mező): from mező ‘field meadow’ hence probably a metonymic occupational name for a farmer or farmworker.Basque: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mezo family from?

You can see how Mezo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mezo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mezo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Mezo families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mezo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mezo families in 1880.
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What did your Mezo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mezo. 56% of Mezo men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mezo women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mezo were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mezo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mezo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 631 immigration records available for the last name Mezo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 809 military records available for the last name Mezo. For the veterans among your Mezo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mezo lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mezo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mezo in 1946 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mezo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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